Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Bond of Gresham
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar M. Bond celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on November 18 at their daughter’s home in Gresham. Nine children and relatives attended open house and a large evening gathering. Married November 18 1877 in Iowa they later moved to Nebraska before settling in Gresham. They are esteemed for community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar M. Bond
Gresham
H. S. Hilton
Mrs. Bond
Mr. Bond
Maggie
Cynthia M. Thompson
Iowa
Nebraska
Polk County
Bond
Strewn Social Notes From Orr and Urban Homes
Frans Orr's California mother arrives Wednesday evening for an extended visit at the Orr home. John Kotzer visited the Rudolf Urban home Sunday afternoon. The Fred Dunn family enjoy a new radio. Mumps layoffs hit Wayne and Dwight Richards Marie and Ruth Urban. Victoria Morys visits home folks. A Husking Bee at Rudolf Urban farm Thursday afternoon included Fred Dunn Harry Herrman Frank Orr Bert Dunn Morris Dunn Dub Grossnicklaus Will Herrmann Lee Mickey Julius Herrmann Calmer Dunn Will Zimmerman Roland Jones. Loss of a yearling calf reported by John Kotzer and Will Zimmerman. Corn picking slows due to few helpers with several farmers finished but much corn remains in fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frans Orr
California
Orr Home
John Kotzer
Rudolf Urban Home
Victoria Morys
Rudolf Urban Farm
Fred Dunn
Harry Herrman
Frank Orr
Bert Dunn
Morris Dunn
Dub Grossnicklaus
Will Herrmann
Lee Mickey
Julius Herrmann
Calmer Dunn
Will Zimmerman
Roland Jones
Urban
Duncan Produce Co Sale Ad in Osceola Nebraska
Local ad from Duncan Produce Co at Osceola Nebraska invites customers to bring cream eggs and poultry to be bought or sold, with contact through the sale phone 3711 for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrick
Duncan Produce Co
Thankful Reflection on Prosperity and Community
Bertrand Russell noted that American farmers are wealthier than many abroad, while a nation-wide Thanksgiving reflection praises modest prosperity. The article urges readers to consider personal gains over the past year and celebrates communal progress, friendship, and a better town.
New Practical Project for Women in Osceola
Project leaders from the Agricultural College met Miss Florence Atwood at Mrs. Ben McCormick's home on November 15 to plan better school lunches for boys and girls. They learned about nutrition, made new sandwich fillings, and took home samples while preparing for December 18 with candy making lessons and festive treats.
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Florence Atwood
the Agricultural College
Ben McCormick
Osceola
Miss Atwood
Maple Leaf Club Holds Meeting and Supper
The Maple Leaf Club met Thursday at Mrs. Lucy Miller’s home with 20 members and 3 visitors. A lunch preparation demonstration by delegates drew interest. Next meeting December 1 with Mrs. Martha Wyman will elect officers. The annual supper was held last Saturday at Mr. and Mrs. W Simons’ home with a large crowd and a enjoyed, good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Leaf Club
Lucy Miller
Martha Wyman
W. Simons
Miss Pauline Snider to Visit Lincoln Aboard The Big Parade
Miss Pauline Snider arrives this evening from Gibbon Nebraska where she teaches in the public schools to spend several days with her parents and friends in Lincoln. Miss Beatrice Cover of Shelton will be her guest. The Big Parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Snider
Gibbon
Nebr
Lincoln
Beatrice Cover
Shelton
Local Notes from Beulah and Riverside Events
Beulah George Lind returned home from near Superior for a few days with family. A baby boy was born November 11 to Mr and Mrs Pete Hedlund. Callers from Tom Meacham visited at Will Campion and the Herman Hennemeyer family hosted guests from near Clarks. A Riverside school minstrel show and basket supper are set for November 29 with baskets requested. A birthday dinner honored Mrs C C McCormick. Rev W O Winker and wife visited Rev Friday at Silver Creek. Rev Friday and LaVerne Dake attended a Methodist Church festival in Silver Creek Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Hedlund
Tom Meacham
Will Campion
Herman Hennemeyer
Near Clarks
George Heinemeyer
Riverside School
C. C. McCormick
W. O. Winker
Silver Creek
LaVerne Dake
Chapel Skips Sunday Services and Bazaar Thanks Issued
The Chapel will have no Sunday School or services this Sunday while Harry Hayhurst applies a new paper coating. Visits included Adolph Grossnicklaus and family at Arnold Grossnicklaus, Joe and Mrs. Cerny of Columbus with John Cerny, and Leigh Nebraska family reunion at John Albers. The Bell and Atkinson families of Albion visited Hayhurst, Floyd West and Lester stayed with D. W. McFadden in Oscola, and the church committee thanked helpers for last Saturday's bazaar. Hazel McKeag visited Alvin Merrick and attended a basket supper in District 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hayhurst
Adolph Grossnicklaus
Arnold Grossnicklaus
Joe Cerny
Columbus
John Cerny
John Albers
Leigh
Nebraska
Bell and Atkinson
Albion
Floyd West
Lester
D.W. McFadden
Oscola
Hazel McKeag
Alvin Merrick
Dist
Happy Hour Society entertains at Mrs Hutchison home
The Happy Hour Society met Thursday at Mrs Millie Hutchison’s home with Mrs Mae Bivens as hostess. Nine members and two visitors attended. Mrs Retta Benson presented a program on the Origin of Thanksgiving. An automobile contest provided merriment with Mrs Hutchison first and Mrs Lillie Tooker second. Ruth Benson demonstrated a crayom on Sam Puritans. Mae Bivens will lead the next program on a club benefiting community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Hour Society
Millie Hutchison
Mae Bivens
Retta Benson
Millie Hutchison l
Lillie Tooker
Ruth Benson
Poultry Price Highlights From Duncan's Phone 63
A Monday Tuesday price note from Duncan's lists poultry values. The message records item prices for the trade in a brief pricing update.
Day of Rites for Longtime Stromsburg Resident
J D Edwards age 96 years 8 months died at home of daughter Mrs Bowering in Stromsburg after long illness He lived in the city over forty years was a carpenter and former postmaster Active in G A R and Masonry wore the Jordan Medal as the oldest member in state He was laid to rest after a funeral at the M E Church with Rev A W Lyons and Dr Sheppard assisting Masons from across the state attended
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Edwards
Masonic Order
M. E. Church
A. W. Lyons
Sheppard
Lincoln
Thanksgiving visits and community notices in local week
Local residents share Thanksgiving travel plans and family visits. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Donald Yates of Sutherland staying with Eielson and Hedbloom homes, F. W. Peterson returning from Lincoln for jury service, and various gatherings at Eden Baptist Church and community events in Wayland Lincoln Gresham Rising City and Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Yates
Sutherland
Eielson
Hedbloom
Birthday Surprise for Gust A Peterson At Home
Family groups gathered Sunday afternoon at Gust A Peterson's home to celebrate his birthday with neighbors and relatives including Aldie Peterson, Otto Ahlquist, Carl Lundberg, Laura, Charles Walgren and Paul, and visits to August Johnsons, Edd Johnsons, and Robert Carlson's. Vera Ahlquist missed school due to illness. F R Carlson and Oscar returned from a Montana hunting trip. Elmer Nelson and Charles Walgren families attended a Osceola dedication on Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gust. A. Peterson
Aldie Peterson
Gunnard Peterson
Otto Ahlquist
Carl Lundberg
Laura
Charles Walgren
Paul
Edd Johnsons
Vera Ahlquist
Clarence Egelhoff
August Johnsons
Bernice Peterson
Ted Johnson
Mee
Lecesrd Mentink
Wwe
Jee Lindblade
Irene
Evelyn
LeRoy
Robert Carlson
F. R. Carlson
Oscar
Montana
Elmer Nelson
Osceola
Short Course in Motor Mechanics at College of Agriculture
The agricultural engineering department offers an automobile and tractor short course in two divisions beginning December 27 and January 23. Four weeks long, eight hours daily, covering ignition carburation valve timing lubrication bearings batteries starting and lighting tractor operation and related work. Open to boys through the state lacking school access. 25 students per term. advance applications save a place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Engineering Department
The
College of Agriculture
School of Agriculture
Organ dedication at St Pauls Lutheran Church
Sunday afternoon November 20 marked the dedication of a newly installed pipe organ at St. Pauls Lutheran Church. Prof. Paul Ensrud of Luther College Conservatory in Wahoo performed organ solos and spoke on organs, with Rev. Verner Swanson delivering a sermon and Rev. C O Gulleen of the Augustana Synod Nebraska Conference in attendance along with district pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Lutheran
Paul Ensrud
Luther College Conservatory
Wahoo
Ensrud
E. Melius Christiansen
St. Olaf Choir
Northfield
Minnesota
Verner Swanson
C. O. Gulleen
Nebraska
Augustana Synod
Wesley Chapel Woman's Club Meets for November Session
Eighteen members and two visitors gathered at Mrs. Hazel Williams home for the Wesley Chapel Club meeting led by Mesdames Myrtle Dunn and Alice Richards. Clara Berck reported on the state convention while Leona Dawes presented the extension lesson The School Lunch. A lunch was served after a demonstration on sandwich varieties and the group adjourned to meet December 15 with Mrs. Hannah Herrmann. A Christmas party for members and families is planned for December 16 at Mrs. Effie Nelson's home.
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Wesley Chapel Club
Hazel Williams
Leona Dawes
Mesdames
Myrtle Dunn
Alice Richards
Woman’s Club
Clara Berck
Hannah Herrmann
Effie Nelson
Beware of the Bull Notice Spoof
A short man climbs a fence to read a distant notice on a tree. He narrowly escapes a raging bull and learns the message on the board warns of the bull. The tale ends with the punchline that the notice he sought was the warning itself.
Markers to Name Nebraska Rivers and Trails for Motorists
State Engineer Cochran plans 1770 highway markers naming rivers creeks and trails across Nebraska. Names reflect Indian origins topography or stream character with examples such as Muddy Creek Stinking Water Creek and Snake Creek. The Platte and its tributaries receive the most markers totaling 93 across the state.
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Nebraska
Cochran
Public Works Department
Missouri River
Platte
Niobrara
Elkhorn
South Fork
Wood River
Regular Sunday services invite parishioners to attend
The notice invites participation in Sunday School, morning worship at eleven, Epworth League lunch at 5:30 and devotional hour at 6:30, evening service at 7:00, and a 20 minute children’s choir program. It also notes a Saturday morning children’s religious instruction class and encourages family attendance. Handel Collier signs as minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Stromsburg
Church School of Religious Instruction
Card of Appreciation From Duncan’s Community
A note of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors who helped pick corn on Thursday afternoon at Duncan’s. The notice also mentions poultry prices for Wednesday and Thursday with the contact phone 63.
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Duncan’s
Shelby Notes on Local Social Events and Football
Sunday School party at the Methodist Church on Friday evening. Stewart Charles celebrated his birthday with friends on Saturday. A High School program Monday supported basketball funds. York beat Shelby 7 to 0 in Friday football. Local visits and birthdays are listed with numerous names and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Maids
Stewart Charles
Myr
Vernie Kunzelman
York
Shelby
J.W. Goetz
Lincoln
A. C. Dunning
Wilma Wills
O. A. Watkins
John Smith
George Wills
P. J. Ball
Gertrude
Lois
Rose McGrew
Sam Andrews
Seward
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Lula Bore
Thanksgiving Day Services And Events At St Pauls Ev Lutheran
St Pauls Ev Lutheran Church outlines a Thursday 10 30 AM service of worship and thanksgiving with an oyster supper at 6 20 PM followed by a program. Other events include Swedish Bible Class Friday 7 30 PM English Vespers Sunday Advent services and Lutheran League meeting December 1 at Mrs Signe Samuelsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Melin
The
Luther League
Signe Samuelson
District 61 thanks helpers for social event success
District 61 expresses gratitude for aid in a recent social night. Special thanks go to the assisting ladies, high school girls in the program, and Alvin Weeden who served as auctioneer free of charge. Marion Richards and Pupils of District 61.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Weeden
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Wayne
Dwight Richards
Marie
Ruth Urban
Bertrand Russel
America
Dence
First National Bank
Beulah
George Lind
Superior
Wesley Chapel
A. B. Hedbloom
F. W. Peterson
Federal
E. E. Ekloff
Edwin Anderson
Baptist Church
Ekloff
Si Johnson
Lunner
Ray Hunsaker
Wallace Scott
A. V. Eielson
Robert Lunner
Corning
Gleaner
the Eden Baptist Church
L. H. Headstrom
R. L. Ericson
Martha Smith
Headstrom
S. I. Moore
Hackberry
Harry Obrist
Dwight Newcomer
W. L. Obrist
Horton McKeag
Myrtle Burke
Wayland
O. M. Bond
Roy Bond
Lodge Pole
Victor Club
John Renner
Reed
Ralph Davidson
Marie Lamphere
Phyllis Ann
Kimball
Lamphere
Rising City
R. J. Stephenson
Independent
District 33
Betty Chinzel
Fairview
Gertrude Olderoy
Omaha
Ems
Handel Collier
Rudolf R. Urban
ST. Paul’s EV. Luth. Church
Marion Richards
Farmers State Bank
Jor
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